Aluminium (AL)

Ensure that skin is free from any cosmetics or talc prior to venepuncture. All GP and Community samples sent to Ipswich hub. Colchester Hospital sent to Colchester Blood Sciences, URGENT Community Colchester sent in RED sample bag to Colchester Blood Sciences
Hospital or GP.
Blood: 7.5ml Orange Lith-Hep. Trace Metal
Referred TAT: 7-10 days approx -
Non-fasting. No specific patient preparation required.